Lord Jesus Christ,
You know the pain of brokenness, You took our weaknesses upon Your
shoulders and bore it to the wood of the cross. Hear our prayers for
our brothers and sisters whose bodies fail them and whose minds are
crippled by the ravages of disease. Implant a love for them
deep within our hearts, that we, disfigured and disabled by our sin,
may treasure and nuture the gifts of their lives. May we find
You in their weakness, and console You in our care for them. For You
are Lord, forever and ever. Amen

Prayer For Those Close to Death

Lord Jesus Christ,
As You stood by the bed of good Saint Joseph and gently led him home
to heaven, so shepherd every soul about to die to a paradise of
perfect peace. Let the tears we shed upon their passing stand
witness to our love for them and the depth of our thanksgiving for
the gift of their lives and the grace of a good death. For You
are Lord, forever and ever. Amen.